Families in hurricane-prone areas would get better warnings from upgraded 'Hurricane Hunter' aircraft.
This bill would boost the fleet of 'Hurricane Hunter' planes used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It would set aside $2.5 billion to buy new aircraft and $45 million each year for operations. This would help forecasters give more accurate warnings to people in areas hit by hurricanes.
Today, NOAA is authorized to acquire up to 6 manned aircraft for weather missions, with $800 million set aside for 2023. After this bill, NOAA would be authorized to acquire not fewer than 6 but not more than 9 manned aircraft. It would also get $2.5 billion for aircraft acquisition and $45 million annually for operations. This funding would cover the government's budget years 2027 through 2031.
S 4802 · 119th Congress · June 17, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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